Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 145, 5 May 1916 — Page 1

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RICHMOND. IND.. FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 5,. 1916. " SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS

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LOCAL OPINION DIVIDED ON GERMANY'S AtJSOT TO O S. LAST DEMAND

Grave interest was evidenced by the crowds today who read the Palladium's bulletined summary of 'the German government's reply to President Wilson's recent threat of a severance of diplomatic relations with Germany in the event that country failed to curtail the operations of its submarines. The fact that the announcement was made that commanders of German submarines had just been ordered not to attack a merchant vessel until it had first been visited, searched and its crew and passengers given an opportunity to escape, was, looked upon by many as a complete acceptance of President Wilson's demands. Others, however, thought the German government's acceptance of this demand was

SOOTH SIDE OUTLINES STREET MOVEMENTS

John Niewoehner made public today the Improvements which will be suggested by the road committee at the next meeting of the South Side Improvement association. me connniiice wiiivaon. iuu o.u improvements be made of brick. The proposed improvements will come under the three-mile-road law. A committee is being held-this afternoon. The gauge will be narrow, either sixteen or eighteen feet. One improvement which will be suggested would be to start at the intersection of South H street with South Eighth streets. Eighth street would be improved through Beallview to Q street, thence, the improvement would extend east onJi street to the Boston pike, thence south on the Boston pike to the county line. Another suggested improvement would start either at Twenty-third third and South E street, or at the Henley road. " It would extend west TROOPS AWAIT FINAL ACTION BY PRESIDENT EL PASO. May 5. Although minor details of the agreements between military representatives of the U. S. and Mexican de facto government relti u the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico, remain to be cleared up. General Alvaro Obregon and Gen. Scott both prepared to leave Juarez today. However, they may be detained by orders from Washington and Mexico (?ity.

NORTH END COMPANIES MAY SEND EMPLOYES TO ARMY TRAINING GAMP

Management of two north end factories have under consideration makmg appropriations for the sending of at least five of their employes to the array training camp, to be held under the , supervision of regular army officers at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, from July 4 to August 4. , Already .the Starr Piano company has appropriated $250, which is sufficient to meet the expenses of five employes of that company at the training camp. ....... Sergeant Bond, In charge of the local recruiting station, visited the ' two north end factories yesterday with the suggestion that each duplicate the actton of the management of the Starr Piano company, and his proposal was very favorably received. ':- Each com

offset by demands it had in turn made upon the United States. ' Many interpreted the note to mean a demand that the United States seek to compel the abandonment of the British blockade of German ports. ."We will all look to President Wilson for - his decision on the German government's note, and we must be with him whatever his decision is. I cannot comment on this note until I have read it in detail," said R. L. Kelly, president of Earlham college, an ardent pacifist. Judge D. W. Comstock declined to comment upon the note" until he had read it in its entirety, beyond stating that the country was confronted with a critical situation.

on E street to Ninth street, thence south on Ninth street to the intersection with the Boston pike at Q street EXPLOSION BURNS MRS. HIBBERD Mrs. Wilbur C. Hibberd. 214 South Sixteenth street, was painfully, but not seriously Injured yesterday at her home by an explosion of gas in the furnace. The, furnace has a heat regulating system. Mrs. Hibberd shut off the pilot lights, -but neglected to turn off the gas in the feed pipe. Later when she ignited the pilot lights, accumulated gas exploded, burning her about- the hands and face. Fortunately her clothing did not catch fire. Mrs. Hibberd will not be disfigured by her burns. -h GERMAN EMBASSY REMAINS SILENT WASHINGTON, May 5. In the absence of Count Von Bernstorff, German embassy officials today refused to comment upon the reply to the American ultimatum. They are receiving a copy but have not yet obtained all of it. FRENCH FALL BACK BERLIN, May 5. Severe fighting is. in progress between the German and British over a front of nearly twenty miles. On the Verdun front the French were compelled to evacuate the defensive position west of Avocourt. pany promised a. definite decision in a few days. The Starr Piano company announced today that any of its employes of military age, physically able to perform the duties of a soldier and willing to serve with the colors in the event of war, w-ould be listed as an applicant for admission to the training camp at the company's expense. The five men selected will be chosen by lot from the list of qualified applicants. No wages will be paid while attending the camp, but the men's positions will : be held open ' for them until the completion of their month's training. -. ; ; r c :- ; : ::.. It is quite - probable that at least fifteen husky factory men will represent Richmond at the training camp.

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ASKS FOR ICE TEA Another sure sign that summer is near made its appearance today. Burrel McKee asked for a glass of Ice tea at the Y. M. C. A. lunch room this noon. The waiter informed hira that there wasn't any "such animal" served just yet. This was : the first call for the iced drink there this year. WHITE OPPOSES HIRING EXPERT FOR GAS CASE John White, councilman from the Second ward, arose today to ask what possible use there was of the city paying a gas expert $1,200 to represent the city in the case recently filed with the state utilities commission by the Light, Heat Power company, for- an increase in gas rates, "when past experience has shown that the commission only heeds the advice of its own engineers?" V White frankly declared that the payment., of $1,300 to any gas engineer a waste of public funds. Said Councilman White: 5 . - nf: - "All this expert will do will be to walk around town, visit the gas plant now. ana ,.xnen, drawing , dawabaut $25 a day whfle'tw doing, then he will file a report showing the present rates are high enough." GLOB TO HEAR REPORT ABOUT CLEAN-UP WEEK The regular session of the Commerce ial club next Monday evening will be one of the most interesting meetings every held by the club. A special prograin dealing with the results of the "clean-up week" campaign has been arranged. R. E. Richman, secretary of the state fire marshal's office, will give a short talk as will Alonzo Hutchlns, Inspector of the department of the state board of health. Mayor Robbins and Alfred Bavis, president of the board of works, win also be on the program. Announcement will be made by Howard A. Dill, chairman of the special factory committee, of the deals result ing in the re-occupation of the local i building of the M. 'Rumely company. I Progress made in the ornamental light-! ing system installation will be outlined by Lee Nusbaum, chairman of the pub- j uo improvements committee. The public is invited. Ira Wood, chairman of the "clean up" committee, will preside. , PROBE ARREST OF SULLIVAN WASHINGTON, May 5. The American embassy In London is making a complete investigation of the arrest of James M. Sullivan, former. American minister to Santo Domingo, charged with complicity in the Irish uprising. A complete report of the case will be forwarded" to this , city as soon as possible. "BARN BEFORE ADAM INDIANAPOLIS, May 5. Ernest Heinrich, in answer to the question of the city Jail turnkey, informed him he was "born before Adam." Weather Forecast i i United States Report Pairtonight and Saturday. Temperature, Noon 70 Yesterday. Maximum 64 Minimum ........ .'. 39 Local Forecast Fair tonight and Saturday. Moderate temperature. General ConditionsWeather is fair over entire Mississippi ralley and no storm In sight at present. The weather will remain, fine for the next day or two. . . W. E; MOORE, Weather Forecaster, v

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BERLIN WILL PUT BLAE3E UPON UNITED STATES IF ENGLISH BLOCKADE CAUSES GERMAN DEFEAT; ASKS PRESIDENT TO CONSIDER FURTHER DETAILS

Here's Gist of Answer Kaiser Sent to Wilson

Outstanding feature of the German reply, defining Germany's attitude en the question of submarine warefare, follows: The German admiralty has issued a new order to submarine commandera, by which no more merchant ships shall be sunk without first being visited and searched and that all persons on board the merchant ships shall be given a chance to escape. Germany declares that unless the United States compels England to cease violating the rules of international law "a new situation will arise In which the German government must reserve for Itself complete liberty of decision." Germany declares that: The United States has discriminated against her In favor of the allies. The German people have become aroused by the attitude of the United

' The German government Is determined not to give up Its most effective weapon the submarine, although a restriction of its use will be allowed. The United States Is expected to co-operate with Germany In "restoring the freedom of the seas. The German government wishes to prevent a break with tlje United States. The German government wants to confine fighting to belligerent nations, and not extend the bloodshed to countries now at peace. The United States will be held responsible if the German armies are defeated through the "starvation policy," laid down by England in her blockade. ' ' Germany intends to continue her submarine warfare, and frequent references are made In the note to "the German people" as apart from the German government. The note Intimates that responsibility for a break would rest with the United States, and the note plainly indicates that a further exchange of representations is desired before certain elements of the submarine controversy are cleared up.

Capital Divided i German Note

WASHINGTON, May 5. Gravely apprehensive, Washington today awaited President Wilson's interpretation of "the German reply to the American submarine ultimatum, made public in Berlin this morning. Officialdom, was widely divided as to the effect of the note. The text, It was admitted, was open to two Interpretationseither that It did or did not meet the views of the pYesident. Those who argued , that it did pointed out that the only part of the rejoinder which showed definite action, that ' Germany has changed the orders given her submarine commanders' so that they are specifically instructed to obey the requirements of international law In attacking merchantmen, are also to save lives except when vessels resist or try to escape. Those taking an opposite view, and they include many of the administration leaders, insisted that ' the confession is so hemmed about by conditions that it does not meet the views of the United States, and that President Wilson has no alternative under his own note of - April 18, but tcjreeall Ambassador Gerard, and hand Ambassador von Bernstorff ' his passports. The HARDING WILL SPEAK The Rev. Mr. Harding,: district superintendent, will conduct the services at ' the church of the Nazarehe next Sunday. He will then spend the greater part of next week in" Richmond closing up-the deal for the old Grace M. E. church. " -

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president and his cabinet had before them today the ' press dispatches containing the note. M. E. CHURCH CONSIDERS TWO NEW BISHOPS Two bishops, who are being considered for the Chicago area in which Richmond is included at the Saratoga convention of Methodist churches in case Bishop McDowell is not returned, are Bishop E. H. Hughes of San Francisco, and Bishop Homer C. Stuntz of South America. Bishop F. J. McConnell of Denver is also mentioned and it is suggester that even Dr. Thomas Nicholson of Chicago, may be elected bishop and tnen assigned to Chicago. GARRANZA GRANTED ONE MORE CHANGE WASHINGTON, May 5. Gen. Carranza has been given another opportunity by President Wilson to demon strate. his ability to control affairs in Mexico. This is the interpretation given in official circles today to Mr. Wilson's approval of the agreement reached at the border, conferences between Gen. Scott and Gen. Funston and Gen. Obregon, Carranza's minister of ' warj

BERLIN, May 5. Germany's reply to the note of the United States which was made public today, defends Germany's submarine warfare. . The note opens with mention of the Sussex case and the first sections of it are less conciliatory than had been expected. In fact, there was a defiant tone about it. The following excerpts are from the text of the reply: "The German government handed over to the proper naval authorities for further investigation evidence concerning the Sussex as communicated by the government of the United States. "The German governm ent begs to reserve further communications on the matter until certain points are ascertained which are of decisive importance for establishing the complete facts in the case. WILL ADMIT CONSEQUENCES. " V y "Should it turn out that the commander (Submarine) was wrong in assuming the vessel (Sussex) to be a man-of-war, the German government will not fail to draw consequences resulting therefrom. In connection with the case of the Sussex the United States made a series of statements the gist of which is the assertion that the incident to be considered was but one instance of a deliberate method of molscriminate destruction of vessels of all sorts and all nationalities and destinations by German submarine, commanders.

Repudiates Assertion. "The German government must emphatically repudiate the assertion. "The German government will only state that It has Imposed far reaching restraints upon the use of the submarine weapon 6olely in consideration of the interests of -neutrals, in spite of the fact that these restrictions were necessarily of advantage to Germany's enemies. "No such consideration has ever been shown to neutrals by Great Britain or her allies. "The German government can not admit that it has any doubt about these orders being carried out in good faith (by submarine commanders). Proposals are Spurned. . "The German government has made several proposals to the government of the United States in order to reduce to a minimum -for American travelers and goods the (inherent) natural dangers of naval warfare. "Unfortunately the " government of the United States decided pot to accept the proposals. Had it accepted them the government of .the United States would have been instrumental in preventing a greater part of the accidents that American . citizens have met with. In the meantime the German government still stands by its offer to come to an agreement along these lines. "The German government has repeatedly declared it can not dispense with the use of, the submarine weapon In the conduct of warfare against enemy trade. "The German government, however, has now decided to make further concessions, adapting the methods of submarine warfare to the interest of neutrals. "The German government attaches no less importance to the sacred principles of humanity than the government of the United States. "But, while these considerations are of great weight, they alone, under the present circumstances, would not. by themselves have determined the attitude of the German government. Charges Discrimination. . "In answer to the appeal by the government of the United States on behalf of the sacred principles of humanity and international law the German government must " repeat once more with all the emphasis at its command that It was not the German but the British government which, ignoring all the accepted rules of international law, extended this terrible war to the lives and property of noncombatants. . "In self-defense against the illegal conduct of warfare by the British; and while fighting a bitter struggle for her very national existence,-Germany has had to-resort to the hard but. effective weapon of submarine warfare. . .. : "As matters stand the German government' cannot but 'reiterate that the

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sentiments of humanity, which the government of the United States extends with such fervor to unhappy victims of -submarine warfare are not extended with the same warmth of feeling tp many millions of women and children who, according to the avowed IntentIon of the British government, shall be starved and who, by suffering, shall force the victorious armies of the central powers into' ignominious capitulation. . . "The German government. In agreement with' (as well as) the German people, falls to understand the dls-' crimination, all the more as this gov. ernment has explicitly declared Itself ready?! use the submarine in strict conformity with the rules of Interna, tional law as recognized before the outbreak of the war, if Great Britain will likewise adapt her conduct of the war to these rules. "Several attempts made by the government of the United States to prevail upon the British government to act accordfngly (in accordance with the principles of international law) failed, because of the flat refusal on the part of England. England Violates Law. "Moreover, Great Britain ever since (the beginning. of the war) again and again "has violated international law; surpassing all bounds in outraging neutral rights. "The German people know that the government of the United States haa power, to confine the war to armed forces and to belligerent countries iii the interest of humanity and to maintain the integrity of international law. "The government of the United States would have been certain attaining its end had it been determined to- insist (protest) against Great Brittain on its incontrovertible rights to the freedom of the seas. . - ' Partiality is Charged. "But as matters stand, the German people are under the impression thatthe government of the United States', while demanding that Germany, struggling for existence, shall restrain the use of its effective weapon, while making application for these damnads,(of the United States), for the maintenance of (amicable) relations. Germany confined itself to protests against , illegal methods adopted by Germany's enemies. : . Moreover, the German people know to .what considerable ' extent the en-' emies (of . Germany) are supplied with all kinds of war materials from the United States. ... . , . Appeal Meats Failure. - "It will, therefore, be understood that the appeal made by the government of the United States to the sentiments of humanity and the - principles of international law can not meet with the same hearty responses from ' the . German people which such an ap. .Continued On Page Thirteen. :' .